Please notify VNLS prior to collection - 9076 5448
Muscle Biopsy
Muscle biopsy for neurodegenerative and metabolic studies are processed by the Victorian Neuromuscular Laboratory Service (VNLS) which is located within the Anatomical Pathology Department of AlfredHealth.
Important Note To Clinicians: The Neuromuscular laboratory must receive samples BEFORE 4pm Monday to Friday to enable optimal handling and processing to occur. Clinicians must allow sufficient transport time when scheduling procedures.
Muscle biopsy Kits are unavailable from VNLS.
Muscle Biopsie Procedure.
Correct handling of a muscle biopsy is important for interpretation of the specimen.
- Please deliver speciment to NPV lab by 11:00am.
- Please do not freeze the specimen.
- Do not immerse the specimen in any fluid.
- Do not use any diathermy instrument on the muscle specimen.
- do not infuse the muscle with local anesthetic.
One (1) specimen is required.
A 20 x 10 x 10mm rectangular piece of muscle is collected from the patient and placed in a dry sterile container (70ml Yellow top container).
Place this specimen in an esky with ice cubes and send immediately to NPV lab.
Specimen Dispatch
Muscle biopsies and completed paperwork should be directed to Anatomical Pathology via Central Specimen Processing.
Victorian Neuromuscular Laboratory Service– General Information
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Director:
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Professor Catriona McLean
Phone: +61 3 907 63153
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Laboratory Contact:
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Paul Kennedy - Senior Scientist
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Laboratory Phone:
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+61 3 907 65448
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Laboratory Fax:
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+61 3 907 62899
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Email:
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p.kennedy@alfred.org.au
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Courier Address:
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Victorian Neuromuscular Laboratory Service
Alfred Pathology Service Central Specimen Processing
Ground Floor, Main Ward Block
The Alfred
55 Commercial Road,
Melbourne VIC 3004
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